The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Primary Screening Tool is a job aid developed to help healthcare workers identify individuals who may have symptoms or risk factors associated with Ebola before they enter a health facility. The tool supports the early detection of suspected Ebola cases through an initi ... al screening process, allowing for timely isolation, referral, and infection prevention measures. Its purpose is to reduce the risk of Ebola transmission within healthcare settings and strengthen outbreak preparedness and response efforts. This screening tool was developed as part of Uganda’s Ebola preparedness and response activities during the 2022 Sudan Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. more

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Secondary and Tertiary Screening Tool provides guidance for healthcare workers on conducting more detailed assessments of individuals who have already been identified as potential Ebola suspects during primary screening. The tool outlines procedures for evaluating sympt ... oms, exposure history, and risk factors to determine whether a person meets the criteria for a suspected Ebola case. Its purpose is to support accurate case identification, ensure timely isolation and referral of suspected patients, and strengthen infection prevention and control measures within healthcare facilities. The tool was developed to enhance Uganda’s preparedness and response capacity during Ebola outbreaks, particularly the 2022 Sudan Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. more